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Henry Cavill and David Corenswet as Superman

James Gunn's Superman Proves Zack Snyder's Take On The Character Was Always Nonsense

By Nick Staniforth 4 months ago

James Gunn's take on Superman is wildly different than Zack Snyder's vision for the character, and Gunn's version is the one we need right now.

Superman and Lois lane kissing in the air at the end of Superman

James Gunn's Superman Movie Had Two Major Scenes Banned In India – Here's Why

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

If you saw Superman in theaters in India, you missed out on two major moments. Here's why the censors decided to cut things from James Gunn's film.

Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner shooting green energy out of his Green Lantern ring in Superman

What Superman Has In Common With Every Other James Gunn Movie

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman has a lot on its mind and a lot to accomplish, but it still manages to feel like a James Gunn film.

Superman talking to Lex Luthor in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Repeats Marvel Casting History In One Major Way (And It's Perfect)

By Nick Staniforth 4 months ago

The casting of Superman and Lex Luthor for James Gunn's Superman mirrors a situation that played out with the MCU's Thor.

The Crimson Bolt putting a sign on a telephone pole in the movie Super

James Gunn's Superman Couldn't Be More Different Than His First, Forgotten Superhero Movies

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

James Gunn is back in theaters with an earnest version of Superman, which couldn't be more different than his early superhero projects.

Det. Frank Drebin looking up Jane Spencer's dress in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

The Naked Gun Popcorn Bucket Directly References The Original Film's Best Joke

By Quinn Bilodeau 4 months ago

The original Naked Gun movie is stuffed with hilarious jokes, and the popcorn bucket for the 2025 film is a direct callback to an all-time great one.

David Corenswet as Superman being helped by Mali in Superman

5 Reasons Why James Gunn's Superman Soared At The Box Office

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman soared to impressive heights during its opening weekend at the box office, so let's examine what went right with the first DCU film.

How To Watch M3GAN 2.0 At Home

By Quinn Bilodeau 4 months ago

Lots of folks skipped M3GAN 2.0 in theaters, but the film has moments that are worth seeing. Here's when it'll be available to own at home.

Toothless looking down quizzically at young sulking Hiccup in How to Train Your Dragon

How To Watch The How To Train Your Dragon Remake At Home

By Rusteen Honardoost 4 months ago

The live-action How to Train Your Dragon is heading to the home media market, complete with a treasure trove of special features and making-of featurettes.

Superman and Lois Lane talking in an apartment at night while the Justice Gang fights a monster in the background in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Has The Same Climax Problem As Zack Snyder's Man Of Steel

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman goes to great lengths to distance itself from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, but it shares a similar third-act problem.

Lois and Superman have a chat amongst the rubble in Superman

James Gunn's Best Superman Scene Explains The Movie's Most Powerful Message

By Bill Bria 4 months ago

The scene where Lois interviews Clark in her apartment, glimpsed in the film's trailer, is one of the best scenes of James Gunn's Superman. Here's why.

James Gunn's Superman Turns The DC Comics Hero Into An Anime Icon (And It Rules)

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

Clark Kent's relationship with Krypton in James Gunn's Superman echoes an anime series that itself was inspired by Superman comics.

Lex Luthor yelling while looking at the camera in Superman

Superman's Weirdest Gag Lets James Gunn Declare War On The Online Haters

By Quinn Bilodeau 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman has a moment that feels especially personal for Gunn, who's endured his fair share of mob-like anger being directed at him over the years.

Live action Lex Luthor actors: Gene Hackman in Superman II, Nicholas Hoult in Superman (2025), and Jesse Eisenberg in Justice League

Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor Gets One Thing Right That Other Superman Movies Missed

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Out of all the iterations of Lex Luthor in the Superman film franchise, Nicholas Hoult's version was the first to nail this aspect of the villain's character.

A closeup of Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman

The Most Unrealistic Part Of James Gunn's Superman Isn't The Superhero – It's Far More Depressing

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman is an intentionally silly comic book movie loaded with fantastical elements, but the most unrealistic element involves journalism.

Superman and Krypto staring down at the Earth from space in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Post-Credits Scenes Are Pointless (And That's The Point)

By Ryan Scott 4 months ago

The credits scenes in James Gunn's Superman don't tee up anything about the future of the new DC Universe, and there's a benefit to that.

David Corenswet's Superman soaring through the air on a poster for Superman

Superman Soars To $125 Million Opening Weekend At The Box Office

By Hannah Shaw-Williams 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman is off to a strong start at the box office, with Friday numbers putting it on track for a $125 million opening weekend.

Superman with dirt on his face in front of a crowd in Superman

Superman's Reported Cast Salaries Confirm One Actor Was Paid More Than David Corenswet

By Nina Starner 4 months ago

David Corenswet, who plays Superman/Clark Kent in James Gunn's Superman, was not the highest paid actor on that film's set. Here's who made more than he did.

Superman mourns the destruction of one of his robots in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Movie Makes A Controversial Change (But It's Not The First Time)

By Bill Bria 4 months ago

One of the most controversial moments in James Gunn's Superman will certainly rile up some fans, but it's a bold swing that's perfect for our time.

Skyler Gisondo in character as Jimmy Olsen giving a thumbs up in Superman

James Gunn's Jimmy Olsen Reinvention Brings Major Changes To The Superman Character

By Jeremy Smith 4 months ago

James Gunn's new Superman movie makes a pretty big change to the character of Jimmy Olsen, played memorably by Skyler Gisondo.

Krypto the Super-Dog looking at Superman lying on the ground in Superman (2025)

James Gunn's Superman Introduces A Major DC Comics Hero Hidden From Marketing

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Several DC Comics heroes show up in James Gunn's Superman, including one who was left out of the film's marketing but will play a big role in the DC Universe.

David Corenswet as Kal-El looks up in Superman

James Gunn Explains The Balance Of Sadness And Hope In His Superman Movie [Exclusive Interview]

By Bill Bria 4 months ago

Superman writer/director James Gunn tells us about the South Korean action film that inspired his visual style, the importance of journalism, and more.

Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific in the sky

Every DC Character Cameo In James Gunn's Superman, Explained

By Nick Staniforth 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman features a bunch of characters, but never feels overstuffed. Here's a spoilery list of all the film's cameos.

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor standing in the Fortress of Solitude with sunglasses on in Superman (2025)

Nicholas Hoult Used A DC Comic Book Line As Lex Luthor's Mantra In James Gunn's Superman [Exclusive]

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Nicholas Hoult drew heavily from one particular Lex Luthor-centric DC comic book story for his portrayal of the character in James Gunn's Superman.

Superman (2025) - Ultraman tattered mask close-up

Who Is Ultraman In James Gunn's Superman? The Villain Twist, Explained

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Ultraman plays a significant role in James Gunn's new Superman movie. Here's our spoilery breakdown of who he is and how he factors into the story.

Superman stood in the doorway of the Fortress of Solitude

James Gunn's Superman Post-Credits Scenes, Explained

By Nick Staniforth 4 months ago

Here's a breakdown of what happens in the credits scenes of James Gunn's Superman, which launches the DC Universe on the big screen.

Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin, smirking while holding a folder in an interrogation room in The Naked Gun (2025)

How The Naked Gun Reboot Director Convinced Seth MacFarlane The Spoof Would Work Again

By Ethan Anderton 4 months ago

Seth MacFarlane knew he wanted Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun reboot, but figuring out the approach was harder, until The Lonely Island's Akiva Schaffer came in.